‘Extremely rare’ sea creature washes up on Top End beach
A bottom dweller that usually lives more than 60m below the surface washed up on Casuarina Beach, offering researchers a rare chance to study the critically endangered creature.
Pets And Wildlife
Darwinite caught selling invasive weed on Facebook marketplace
The seller told authorities they had been growing one of the country’s worst weed species in their suburban backyard for more than two decades.
‘We were all crying’: Plea for pet boarding regulation after beloved pup killed
Evie’s owners thought she’d be safe at a Northern Territory pet sit – three days later their beloved dog was dead. They’re now demanding oversight of the unregulated industry.
Wangi Falls reopens for the dry season
The popular Litchfield swimming spot has reopened earlier than expected – with a new croc deterrent fence in the works.
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Alien, lizard or croc?: Standing reptile in Australian park baffles tourist
An ‘alien-looking’ creature standing on its hind legs in a Top End creek has left a tourist scratching their head, wondering what species it is. TAKE THE POLL.
Large croc sighted near popular swimming spot
NT Parks and Wildlife are warning locals not to swim at the popular spot after multiple reports of a crocodile in the area.
Shark stuns couple as it swims close to shore of popular Australian beach
An Irish national and her partner who recently moved to the Top End were left shocked when an afternoon walk turned into a surprise shark sighting at a popular beach. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Uncovering the NT’s hidden wildlife treasures
A groundbreaking biodiversity survey on Jawoyn Country is bringing together science and Indigenous knowledge to uncover the NT’s hidden wildlife.
Climate change pushes birds to form unlikely alliances
A surprising shift in bird behaviour is unfolding in Central Australia, as species once considered rivals team up for survival.
Lucky escape: Man found clinging to hull of boat in treacherous waters
A late-night emergency beacon alert set off a complex search and rescue mission in remote waters off the Northern Territory coast.
Rangers unite to fight gamba grass threat
Rangers from across the NT are taking action against one of the region’s most destructive environmental threats. Find out how.
NT Police dogs get global training boost
NT Police handlers have taken part in an exclusive decoy workshop, sharpening their skills and building stronger interagency ties, thanks to expert training from Franco Angelini and the Australian Defence Force.
Stalker 4 metre croc removed from waters near popular boat ramp
A routine fishing trip at a popular NT boat ramp nearly took a terrifying turn when an unexpected visitor made itself known.
Bioblitz at NT’s newest nature park
Territorians are being urged to channel their inner-scientist and make their way down to a Top End beach this weekend. Find out why.
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